Rhodes Town

 

1) Traditional Food

Rhodes offers countless opportunities for food and drink, from fish specialities to grilled meat, without forgetting the traditional environment inherent in its taverns.

You must try out the mezedes, a variety of small Greek dishes often accompanied by the local aperitif, ouzo. The ones that most tickled our taste buds in order of preference were dolmades, vine leaves filled with lamb and rice, fried in oil and then served cold. Silke could not get enough of them! You can also try out the kalamaraki (grilled squid), the tiropitta with goat's cheese, and choriatiki salata, feta-based traditional Greek salads.

In addition to these generous starters, you can try out all sorts of fish, particularly sea bream and mullet, as well as grilled meat. You can also taste some octopus if you really feel in the mood, but we did not go much on it. Meat is generally served cut into thin strips.

The two national cheeses, feta and kaseri, are a real delight for your taste buds and are presented in the same way as parmesan.

As far as desserts are concerned, try out the honey-based pastries, such as pitta me meli or even loukoumades. And where would we be without the famous Greek yoghurt, simply served with sugar and honey - heaven! Otherwise, do not forget all the fruit on offer, such as figs and pomegranates.

The national drink is quite simply cold water. Having said that, the locals are quite partial to a glass of wine during their meal or a nice cold lager in one of the taverns to quench their thirst.

This is our selection for Rhodes town:

Traditional Greek cuisine	CINAXARIA, 17, Aristofanou
	TO STENO, 29, Ag. Anarguiron
	PALIA ISTORIA, Mitropoleos 108 & Dendrinou, in the new part of town
	METAXIMAS, Zephiros beach
	TONTON, Pytagora, specialised in seafood and run by Emmanuel, known as 'Tonton'!
Mediterranean cuisine	ARALIKI, 45, Aristofanous
Seafood	SEA STAR, 24, Sophokleous
International cuisine	SPILLO, 41, Apellou (Italian)
	LE BISTROT DE L'AUBERGE, 21, Praxitelous (French)
	RHOBEL, 13-15 G. Leontos (Belgian-Dutch)
	CLEO'S, 17, Ag. Fanouriou, (Italian)

2) Nightlife

We have certainly made your mouth water, so start your nights out with a good meal or a light snack in one of the lively taverns. You can then go for a stroll around the port or stay in your favourite bistro to take advantage of the traditional shows on offer. A light and sound show recounting the siege of Soliman the Magnificent is held every evening in the local gardens. Check out the shows given at the medieval Pit theatre and the national theatre.